DOVER — First Parish Church will be reopening its Thrift Shop on Friday March 15th at 10 am. The Shop is located at the corner of Central Avenue and Silver Street, next to First Parish Church.

Free parking is offered in the church parking lot at 218 Central Avenue. Come in to see our new and exciting selection of merchandise recently donated by area residents.

Weekly hours for “Find It at the First” are Thursdays 1pm-4 pm, Friday and Saturday from10 am to 3 pm.

All items are in good condition, clean and inexpensive. All merchandise is donated. All the staff are volunteers. All the customers are treated with a warm welcome and oftentimes, freshly baked cookies!

All proceeds go directly back in First Parish Congregational Church, a church that welcomes everyone wherever they are on life’s journey. A portion of the Thrift Shop income goes to benefiting area services such as My Friends Place, Dover Children’s Home, Friendly Kitchen, Crisis Assistance and others.

We are happy to accept donations for the Thrift Shop, by appointment, excluding TV’s, Computers and Books. For more information, please contact the church office at (603) 742-5664.

KENNEBUNK, Maine —Christ Church, 6 Dane St., Kennebunk, will provide a very special celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, Saturday, March 16, with a concert of authentic Irish music, followed by a sandwich buffet featuring freshly cooked corned beef, hand cut to order, with a selection of condiments, homemade potato salad, coleslaw, and themed desserts.

The concert, beginning at 4:00 p.m., will feature well-known local vocalists Danielle Mills, David O’Brien, Schuyler White, and Owen White, and accomplished flutist Rachael Barter. Music Director Warren King will provide spirited accompaniment on the church’s grand piano, and there will also be sing-along opportunities with lyrics provided. Suggested donation is $10 for adults or $7 for children and seniors.

The supper will begin about 5:15 p.m., right after the concert. Suggested donation for the supper alone is $7 or $5 for children.

For both events, the combined donation suggested is $15 for adults or $10 for children. Tickets can be purchased through the church office, open Monday 10-2 and Wednesday & Friday 9-1, 985-4494, jkchristchurch@gwi.net,

This concert of original songs and stories arises from a distinctive spiritual practice and penetrates deep into the landscape of Christian life.

Garrison’s richly expressive voice and guitar offer inspiration and encouragement that bring us back to the God who dwells within and around us.

In addition to the 7 p.m. concert, Doles will be providing the music for the 6 p.m. Eucharist on Saturday, March 23.

PORTSMOUTH/HAMPTON — The Shared Ministry of Christ Episcopal Church, Portsmouth, and Trinity Episcopal Church, Hampton, has announced its Holy Week and Easter Schedule.

On Palm Sunday, March 24, the Liturgy of the Palms will be offered, beginning with the Blessing of the Palms and Procession, in each church. The 8:45 a.m. liturgy will be at Trinity Church, 200 High St., Hampton; the 10:30 a.m. service will be at Christ Church, 1035 Lafayette Rd., Portsmouth.

On Maundy Thursday, March 28, the Liturgy of Maundy Thursday, with the washing of feet, the commemoration of the Last Supper, and the stripping of the altar in preparation for Good Friday, will be celebrated at Christ Church at 7:00 p.m.

On Good Friday, March 29, the Solemn Liturgy of Good Friday will be offered at Trinity Church at 7:00 p.m. The St. John Passion is read, and Solemn Collects prayed. The service concludes with the Solemn Veneration of the Cross.

On Saturday evening, March 30 at 7:30 p.m., the celebration of the Resurrection begins with the Great Vigil of Easter, a dramatic service that abounds in ancient imagery. The New Fire of the Resurrection is lit, biblical stories of creation and redemption are told, baptismal vows are renewed, and the first Eucharist of Easter is offered. Christ Church will serve as host for this dramatic service.

On Easter Day, March 31, two festive celebrations of the Holy Eucharist are planned. The first, at 8:45 a.m., will be held at Trinity Church. At the second, 10:30 a.m. service, at Christ Church, a full choral Eucharist will be celebrated.

DOVER — Everyone is invited to the Awakening Church Easter Service at the Seymour Osman Community Center on Easter Sunday, March 31, at 10:30 AM. There will be a FREE hot breakfast at 9:15 AM and a FREE Easter egg hunt for the children at 9:45 AM. Come and experience the forgiveness and freedom from sin found in Jesus Christ this Easter. The Osman Community Center is located on 40 Hampshire Circle in Dover, NH 03820. For more information visit http://www.tacnh.com/ or call Pastor Chris Dubois at (603)866-1579.”

DOVER — The St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church, 5 Hale Street, Dover, NH is pleased to present the 3rd annual “Afternoon Tea at the Castle” event on April 6, 2 pm to 4 pm.

There will be live music, seven courses of food, and fellowship of the members of our community. Advance ticket prices are $18 until March 31 ($20 thereafter).

For more information, contact the church office at (603) 742-3155 or Nancy Stafford-Parsons at (603) 767-2349.